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An architects impression of the interior of the redeveloped Perth Concert Hall

Breaking ground raises curtain on concert hall refurbishment

May 20, 2025
Preliminary works commenced in April for the $150.3 million transformation of the historic Perth Concert Hall

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An architects impression of the interior of the redeveloped Perth Concert Hall

Breaking ground raises curtain on concert hall refurbishment

20 May 2025

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Preliminary works commenced in April for the $150.3 million transformation of the historic Perth Concert Hall
A view of the stage and attendees at the WA Export Awards 2024

Entries now open for local innovators and exporters

16 May 2025
We know WA’s creatives punch well above their weight. This is your chance to be recognised. Two awards programs opened in early May recognising local achievements.
Politicians and the media wearing hi-vis vests and viewing the Perth Films Studios

Perth Film Studios construction milestone preview tour

17 April 2025

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Construction of Perth Film Studios is now 60 per cent complete, on time and on budget, with the cameras expected to start rolling by April 2026.
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Children’s Week 2023 — A time to celebrate and advocate for child safety

23 October 2023
Children's Week, an annual celebration dedicated to children, is taking place this year from 21 to 29 October.
Collaborative painting on Country, Ngurra Kutjuwarra (On Country, Together), Warlayirti Artists Aboriginal Corporation, Great Sandy Desert, Western Australia 2021. Photo by Lucinda White

Applications for Community Recovery Grants Program now open

20 October 2023
The Department of Local Government, Sport, and Cultural Industries is actively supporting the Community Recovery Grants Program, which is aimed at assisting communities affected by the events associated with ex-Tropical Cyclone Ellie.
Culture and the Arts Minister speaking at the Outer Metro Arts launch

Arts program to build capacity of outer metro Perth

15 January 2020
Perth's outer metropolitan communities will have more opportunities to participate in high-quality arts and cultural experiences thanks to a new pilot program opening next month.
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Arts and Culture Monitor 2019

2 January 2020
An independent survey into how Western Australians view the arts shows strong and increasing public support for the value of the State’s culture and arts activities.
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WA artists to benefit from exchange program with SE Asia

10 December 2019
A new grant program will provide an opportunity for Western Australian artists to take part in an exchange program with artists in South East Asia.
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Contemporary Music Fund empowering local music industry

6 November 2019
Western Australia’s premier contemporary music conference received $200,000 from the Contemporary Music Fund to support its continued success over three years.
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Investment into arts and culture supports regional growth

7 May 2019
The new Regional Arts and Culture Investment Program (RACIP) will deliver almost $20 million in funding to regional Western Australia, including Kalgoorlie, over the next four years.

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